The Walt Disney Company · 18 hours ago
Lead Media Systems Engineer
The Woodlands, TX, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global leader in entertainment and technology, and they are seeking a Lead Media Systems Engineer to transform the capability and flexibility of how Disney acquires, produces, and distributes content worldwide. The role involves resolving technical issues, supporting media technology systems, and leading operational support while ensuring peak efficiency and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Respond to and resolve issues that affect acquisition, production, and content distribution across multiple DEE networks including system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems
Utilize system health and performance monitoring software and platforms; troubleshoot and participate in repairing system problems and failures, participates in maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems, and troubleshoots system problems as they relate to these services
Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments
Analyze and troubleshoot cloud platforms as necessary
Support third-party service providers by enforcing the agreed upon scope of services within the various signed service agreements (i.e., full time, freelance, union agencies, maintenance providers, contractors, service providers, etc.)
Select, train, motivate and evaluate technical staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
Support the procurement of equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines; receive and maintain equipment and supplies
Support long range planning for future media technology needs, including capital improvements, to enhance production and distribution capabilities
Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities with a focus on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals
Lead operational support of all activities related to operating, maintaining, and programming the audio and video production/distribution systems across the enterprise and other connected properties. When required perform preventative maintenance on all broadcast systems and equipment, such as distribution systems, switchers, consoles, playout servers, cameras, robotics, electromechanical equipment, automation systems and radio facilities to ensure optimum broadcast performance
Participates in engineering projects at the direction of more experienced engineers
Reviews and contributes to system/workflow documentation
Participates in regular training and development objectives
Extraordinary influencer who is skilled at connecting the dots at the organization, strategy, program, project, and event levels. Able to persuade and change the thinking of others without damaging relationships
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth environment with minimal direction, delivering under tight deadlines while multitasking, prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to team members
Able to operate with limited resources, exhibit objective critical-thinking, and creatively solve problems. Motivated and inventive, always finds a way forward—eternal optimist with a committed drive for contributing and making a difference
Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives
Qualification
Required
7 + years of previous and relevant experience in leading others, developing technical strategies ensuring efficient sustainment, uptime, and overall stability of the technical environments of Media Engineering and live media production and distribution environments
Expert level knowledge and experience with integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments
Proficient with technologies like microservices, DevOps tools, design principles, practices, standards and guidelines
Scripting proficiency will be an advantage (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell)
Proficient in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments with a current certification such as not limited to ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEE1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc
Advanced level knowledge and experience with on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms and current technological offerings. At least one foundational cloud certification required, including but not limited to Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Advanced level knowledge and experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS
Expert level knowledge and experience with Evertz software control systems such as frame control via VistaLink or Magnum, EQX/EXE routers, and their monitoring software VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP
Advanced level knowledge and experience with major media systems and the vendors that supply them in areas such as asset management systems, file-based workflows, media acquisition, transcoding/encoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies
Expert level knowledge and experience with Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and other related systems
Expert level knowledge and experience with coordinated receiver decoders IRDs, core devices, edge devices, timing of video and audio systems, audio and video media file formats are a plus
Ability to create, read and interpret AutoCAD and other technical drawing/documentation tools
Demonstrated expert troubleshooting and sustaining in one or more of the following: IP-based broadcast equipment including routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processers, encoder/decoder, video scalers, playback systems, etc
Studio technology includes video walls, cameras, VR set technology, image processing systems, touch screens, lighting, etc
File-based workflows like enterprise Media Asset Management systems (Cloud-based Cloud Compute or Local Network-based) including storage, compute, encode and distribution
Production control systems such as Imagine Communications or Grass Valley automation systems, Avid, Adobe, Viz, Dalet, Riedel trunking, Lawo, Calrec, Evertz, Ross and others
Transmission systems such as RF (Radio Frequency), Satellite Distribution, Fiber Distribution, etc
Proven track record for troubleshooting and sustainment knowledge of AWS Infrastructures and other cloud-based technologies including S3/Glacier storage and cloud compute (EC2) services
Physical requirements and work environment: Ability to climb ladders, work on raised structures and building roofs, operate areal lift platforms and have valid driver's license
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15BKey Investors
Citibank
2026-02-10Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
Leadership Team
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Nick Lewerke
SVP/Head of Content Planning & Analysis, Disney Streaming
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